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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crockpot Cake
By GinnyG
This cake is an easy way to satisfy your chocolate craving! Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 6 hrs 20 min Servin
- 1 package Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups (plus more for serving)
- 3/4 cups Vegetable Oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup water
- Vanilla Ice Cream (for serving)
Spicy Stuffed Mushrooms
By GinnyG
•In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain
- 1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
- 24 large fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
Cowboy Cookies
By GinnyG
Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
- Laura Bush's Texas Governor's Mansion Cowboy Cookies
- Yield: enough cookies to feed most of the Lone Star State
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups chopped pecans (8 oz)
Holiday Cheesecake Recipe
By GinnyG
•Place an ungreased 9-in
- FILLING:
- 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup Diamond of California® Pecans, toasted and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- TOPPING:
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Assorted candies
The Elves Snickerdoodles
By GinnyG
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl
- 2-1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 tablespoons soft butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Colored sugar or edible glitter
Holiday Truffles Recipe
By GinnyG
•In a microwave, combine chips and milk
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Finely chopped toasted nuts, flaked coconut, baking cocoa or red and green sprinkles
Warm Crab Dip
By GinnyG
Lightly oil or butter a small shallow casserole (about 1 1/2 quarts)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay or other seafood seasoning
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 ounces crabmeat, fresh or canned(drained)
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar or soft Fontina
- Celery sticks, bell pepper strips,and toasted baguette slices, for serving
Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake Pie
By GinnyG
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 45 Servings: 8 servings
- 1 can Pillsbury cinnamon rolls
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 6 ounces (about 3/4 cup) sour cream
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Fresh Mozzarella in Tomato Cups
By GinnyG
PREP TIME15 Min TOTAL TIME15 Min
- 12 large cherry tomatoes
- 2 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 12 small basil leaves
Italian Christmas Cookie Tree
By GinnyG
Italian Cookie Trees are fun to make and double as decoration and dessert! This is a fun project to do with the ki...
- ICING:
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups butter, melted and cooled (about 10 minutes)
- 5 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon orange or lemon extract
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- A drop of anise extract (optional)
- Sprinkles